Current Production Drivers - Vintage Support

dorokusai
dorokusai Posts: 25,577
edited March 2016 in Vintage Speakers
These are the only drivers, aside from the RD tweeters, being manufactured to support vintage products, such as, Monitor, RTA and SDA. You should print this as a reference and keep it handy for the values it contains. There are no grill parts, cables, crossovers, plates or anything else available for the older loudspeakers, unless you know the Polk G O D.

1 Driver Type Q BL Compliance DC Resistance Fs

3 MW 6501 1.47 5.96 N 3.25 E - 3N/M 7.75 Ohms 31 Hertz
4 MW 6502 1.97 5.16 N 1.47 E - 3N/M 3.52 Ohms 44 Hertz
5 MW 6503 1.82 5.24 N 3.55 E - 3N/M 6.54 Ohms 29 Hertz
6 MW 6509 2.1 4.57 N 3.54 E - 3N/M 8.97 Ohms 30 Hertz
7 MW 6510 1.39 6.32 N 3.41 E - 3N/M 6.57 Ohms 31 Hertz
8 MW 6511 1.405 4.34 N 3.496 E - 3N/M 3.13 Ohms 29 Hertz
9 MW 6512 1.905 4.99 N 1.588 E - 3N/M 3.466 Ohms 40 Hertz
CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,447
    edited April 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    These are the only drivers, aside from the RD tweeters, being manufactured to support vintage products, such as, Monitor, RTA and SDA. You should print this as a reference and keep it handy for the values it contains. There are no grill parts, cables, crossovers, plates or anything else available for the older loudspeakers, unless you know the Polk G O D.

    1 Driver Type Q BL Compliance DC Resistance Fs

    3 MW 6501 1.47 5.96 N 3.25 E - 3N/M 7.75 Ohms 31 Hertz
    4 MW 6502 1.97 5.16 N 1.47 E - 3N/M 3.52 Ohms 44 Hertz
    5 MW 6503 1.82 5.24 N 3.55 E - 3N/M 6.54 Ohms 29 Hertz
    6 MW 6509 2.1 4.57 N 3.54 E - 3N/M 8.97 Ohms 30 Hertz
    7 MW 6510 1.39 6.32 N 3.41 E - 3N/M 6.57 Ohms 31 Hertz
    8 MW 6511 1.405 4.34 N 3.496 E - 3N/M 3.13 Ohms 29 Hertz
    9 MW 6512 1.905 4.99 N 1.588 E - 3N/M 3.466 Ohms 40 Hertz

    and the Polk G O D would be Larry, right?:tongue:
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,306
    edited April 2011
    If your speaking of me? I don't think so, Mark,Jesse,Ray have more knowledge of vintage polks then I. If your just speaking of vintage parts then yes I have many but I know there are a few that have much more then I...

    Thanks for the info Mark..
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited April 2011
    Somebody called me? I heard my name waving through the sky up to heaven?
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,447
    edited April 2011
    Canada is nice... but it ain't heaven.:wink::biggrin:
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited April 2011
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Canada is nice... but it ain't heaven.:wink::biggrin:
    It sure is when I am sitting on my white throne! BTW, your cry was quite disturbing so lower your speach and keep it down to heart! :biggrin:
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • On3s&Z3r0s
    On3s&Z3r0s Posts: 1,013
    edited April 2011
    Does anyone know off the top of their head what Polk CS asks for the these? I'd like to make sure I have some MW6511's on hand, but they are a rare bird on the used market.
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited April 2011
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Canada is nice... but it ain't heaven.:wink::biggrin:

    you been to florida this time of the year?:wink:
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited July 2011
    OOPS, not where I wanted to post this. I have no idea how i did that.
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  • Morpheus
    Morpheus Posts: 14
    edited October 2011
    Anyone know what a new MW 6502 costs? And if the pair price the same as each price, just X 2? Or is there a small discount or break in the price?
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited October 2011
    Last I checked, $50 ea with free shipping if you mention you're a Club Polk member...
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited October 2011
    I think they're close to 50 a speaker if you're a member here! Someone can correct me if I'm wrong!

    Well worth it. I was considering getting some back ups for my Monitors, etc.

    cnh
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2012
    Sticky.

    It's been moved to vintage speakers for parity.....fast enough for you PitDogg?

    Mark
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • POLKAPHILE
    POLKAPHILE Posts: 2
    edited June 2013
    I have a set of SDA 2B's that I would like to start the upgrade process on, beginning with the tweets. Research has said the RD-0194-1 is the correct replacement. No luck finding them so far (or maybe Im not searching correctly on the website). New to the forum, so please forgive my ignorance.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    edited June 2013
    POLKAPHILE wrote: »
    I have a set of SDA 2B's that I would like to start the upgrade process on, beginning with the tweets. Research has said the RD-0194-1 is the correct replacement. No luck finding them so far (or maybe Im not searching correctly on the website). New to the forum, so please forgive my ignorance.

    You need to call Polk directly and buy from them. That is the only location you can get those tweeters from.
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  • POLKAPHILE
    POLKAPHILE Posts: 2
    edited June 2013
    Thanks, I will get right on it!
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,774
    edited June 2013
    POLKAPHILE wrote: »
    Thanks, I will get right on it!

    Be sure to mention you're a CP member for a discount and free shipping.

    Welcome!!
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  • jrc56
    jrc56 Posts: 10
    edited September 2013
    Whats that Ladies name there in ordering /Helen ?
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  • tonyr1
    tonyr1 Posts: 103
    edited January 2014
    need to order some 6503's. Do they ship free to Canada?
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,574
    edited January 2014
    tonyr1 wrote: »
    need to order some 6503's. Do they ship free to Canada?

    nope you need to contact the Polk rep in Canada last I heard. Best bet Call Pols customer service
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  • neils
    neils Posts: 26
    edited March 2014
    RT3000p / CS1000p / FX1000 PARTS:
    There are many other drivers than these 6000 series, so hoping my updated list here will help those with RT3000p/CS1000p/FX1000 rigs. I am in the process of replacing some damaged drivers, as well as building up an inventory of spare parts for that rainy day when I need them. Parts folks over at Polk were very helpful in identifying the following drivers, and informing me what is and is not in production. Please note that they gave me both the original part #, as well as any newer replacement/upgraded part # when applicable, hence why you see 2 part numbers in some cases.

    Mod, I leave it up to you if prices need to be removed. These prices are directly from Polk, for Polk members only.

    POLK PARTS DEPT
    1-800-377-7655

    CS1000 (center)
    Tweeter: SL6502 => RD2516-1 $70.40
    Mid Woofer: MW7011 => MW7200 $60.00
    Sub Woofer: MW7015 $60.00 (NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION)

    RT3000
    Tweeter: SL6502 => RD2516-1 $70.40
    Mid Woofer : MW7016 $60.00
    Sub Woofer: MW8500 (NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION)

    FX1000
    Tweeter: SL6505 => RD2516-1 $70.40
    Mid Woofer: MW7014 $60.00
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  • neils
    neils Posts: 26
    edited March 2014
    For the question about getting parts in Canada, Walter Moser is the rep, I have his number if you need it. He basically orders the parts straight from the parts dept in the US, and depending on whether he is busy or not, it's best to just call the parts dept in the US directly. They do ship to Canada, but offer free shipping within the US.

    Also, if you need to have more delicate repairs done, like plate amps, there is a company in Ontario that Walter/Polk deals with, which has a limited supply of rebuilt plate amps and other items for vintage speakers. They just shipped me a rebuilt plate amp for my RT3000. But I ordered a whole bunch of spare drivers straight from the US, they have a good amount of inventory.
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    nope you need to contact the Polk rep in Canada last I heard. Best bet Call Pols customer service
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  • villian
    villian Posts: 412
    edited April 2014
    Here's a database I'm working to put together with all the speakers and their replacements. Let me know if you guys have any data to help with this or what you think of the list so far! Thanks!

    https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2543691/Polk%20Audio/Polk%20Audio%20Database.xlsx
    Too many good quotes to list..waiting for some fresh ammo. :)
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    Does anyone one of you guys know if this is going to affect vintage parts?

    http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-bz-polk-20150403-story.html
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    POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
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  • rafarmer1
    rafarmer1 Posts: 57
    sounds like ebay is the place to be...
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  • neckavelli
    neckavelli Posts: 4
    edited August 2015
    I was interested in monitor 9 replacement drivers and tweeters
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  • BarryD
    BarryD Posts: 1
    I was thinking of using the MW6503, in a home speaker project. Need about 35hz or lower low cut off so this driver seemed to fit the bill.
    I have seen some used drivers on Ebay and also seen this driver new at some speaker repair sites.
    My first question is:
    Are the new OEM drivers (MW6503) the same quality as the original ones?

    I know that the old ones are now subject to Magnet shift because of the old epoxy.

    Next question:
    Are these parameters correct?

    Driver: MW 6503 Driver's model #.
    Brand: Polk Driver's brand name.
    Fs: 29.8600 Hz (Free air resonance)
    Vas: 3.0017 ft^3 (Compliance volume)
    Qts: 0.3100 Total Q
    Qms: 1.7680 Mechanical Q
    Qes: 0.3760 Electrical Q
    Sd: 0.0130 M^2 (Piston area)
    Xmax: 3.1800 mm (Cone excursion, linear)
    Revc: 6.5400 ohms (DC resistance)
    Znom: 8.0000 ohms (Nominal impedance)
    Pmax: 35.0000 watts maximum rated power

    Thanks in advance.



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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,387
    Those parameters match what I have for the 6503.
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    Other stuff:
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  • cycloneBarry443
    cycloneBarry443 Posts: 8
    I just received a pair of replacement drivers for the mw-6509 (RD 6528-1), my question is since the terminals are not marked, can I assume the polarity of the terminals are the same as in the mw-6509's? Thanks in advance!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,654
    A safe assumption I would think, but there must be some sort of marking.
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  • cycloneBarry443
    cycloneBarry443 Posts: 8
    Thanks Jesse, I'll look again, there appears to be a small indent on what I would assume the negative terminal, It almost looks like a dash. I could not tell if that was from crimping or not. I will progress carefully. and see how it turns out! again thanks!
    Barry
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